Thanks for your replies, Karen and Wantoheal,
Hearing this (no pun intended) has helped a lot to put me at ease
So far, no infection, but I am now convinced to get this done, eardrum problem, hearing loss, geesh, kind of says, "stop playing around, just do it, DE"
I've never been a "baby" when it comes to pain, just was having the fear of something going wrong with the procedure, but the doc's nurse said this is a common thing these days, and quick procedure . . . so I guess when I see the doc in April, I'll plan on it cause the build up is stuffing up my sinus, and this time CAT scan showed sinus is clear, soooooooo it's the fluid buildup in the ear.
Oh, I can't tell you how your replies and good thoughts have made me feel more positive towards this, thanks so very much.
Anyone, I'm still open for more experiences shared here, thanks in advance

Sincerely,
DE